2006 Canadian Blind Sport Association

							CBSA 2007-2008 Goalball Selection Process


                   Canadian Blind Sports Association




                      2007 Goalball National Team
                                    and
                    2008 Goalball Paralympic Team
                            Selection Process




Contact Information:
If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact;
Alan Carlsson
Canadian Blind Sports Association
High Performance Director
alan@canadianblindsports.ca
Phone: (604) 419.0480



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SUMMARY
The objective of the Canadian Blind Sports Association National
Goalball Team selection process is to set a fair and transparent
process accessible to all Canadian Goalball players.
There is one primary goal for this two year phase; developing a men’s
and women’s team to win gold at the 2008 Paralympic Games.
To be selected for the men’s or women’s National Team, players
must first be nominated for evaluation. These players are then
evaluated on playing skill as well as fitness and performance criteria
at training camps. From this group up to twelve (12) men and twelve
(12) women will be selected for each National Team Short List for
further evaluation in camps and tournaments. The National Teams
will be composed of 6 players, with Development Teams of up to 6
players.
The 2008 Paralympic Teams will be chosen primarily from the
National and Development Team players from 2007
Lists of eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the main
document.
Lastly, all players and CBSA National Team Head Coaches may
appeal any decision during the selection process that affects
selection to the National Team using the CBSA Appeals policy.




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CONTENTS
Summary                                                  2
Mission                                                  4
Nomination Principles                                    4
Selection Principles                                     4
Composition of National and Development Teams            4
Athlete Carding and Athlete Assistance Program           5
Timeline                                                 5
Nomination Process                                       5
Selection Process                                        6
  Evaluation at camps and competitions                   6
Selection Committee                                      7
Replacement Procedures                                   8
  Selection of Replacements:                             8
Eligibility Requirements:                                9
Appeal Procedure                                        10
Contact Information:                                    10
Appendix A: Player Nomination Form                      11
Appendix B: SAMPLE National Team Testing & Monitoring   15
Appendix C: National Team Nominee Evaluation Form       12
Appendix D: SAMPLE Teamwork Evaluation                  14
Appendix D: Timelines                                   17




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Mission
There are two goals in the mission of the Canadian Blind Sports
Association National Goalball Team;
    Prepare players* on the National Team to win the 2008
     Paralympic Games; and
    Increase the depth and cohesiveness of the Canadian National
     Goalball program for continued long term success.
      * who meet IPC classification for athletes with visual
      impairments.
Nomination Principles
      The primary principle guiding the National Team Nomination
      process is that of allowing all Canadian Goalball players an
      opportunity to be named to a list of players for observation and
      evaluation as potential National Team members.
Selection Principles
      The primary principle guiding the National Team Selection
      Policy is that of fairly selecting players to a team that has the
      potential to achieve CBSA’s National Team long term goal, to
      win gold at the 2008 Paralympic Games.
      At any given time, players will have access to their standing in
      the National team selection process as well as feedback on
      necessary steps to improve their standing.
Composition of National and Development Teams
      The National Team will be composed of 6 players. The
      Development Team will be composed of up to 6 additional
      players.
      The National Team Head Coaches will build each team around
      the best combination of centers, and left and right wingers from
      the pool of available players. The Development Team
      composition will be influenced by the current and long term
      needs of the National Team program.




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Athlete Carding and Athlete Assistance Program
      The Nominations to the AAP will be established on the ranking
      of individuals within the Men’s Team and the Women’s Team
      depth chart.
      The depth charts (overall and by position) will be based on the
      evaluations provided by the National Team coaching staff.
      Each player will be evaluated at select tournaments and
      training camps based on the elements and process described
      in the Selection Process that follows.
      There are six (6) Senior/C1 cards and two (2) Development
      cards available to the men’s program and six (6) Senior/C1
      cards and three (3) Development cards available to the
      women’s program.
      The number of cards available is subject to change by Sport
      Canada.
      All Senior National Team members are eligible for nomination
      to an SR2 card. Returning National Team (SR2 carded)
      players are eligible for a SR1 card. The next two (2) male
      players and the next three (3) female players will be nominated
      for Development cards based on the players’ skill evaluations,
      performance and fitness tests, long term potential, team
      dynamics as well as versatility on the team.
Timeline
      The important dates in the 2007 & 2008 National team
      Selection Process are summarized in Appendix E.
Nomination Process
   Written nominations are submitted to the CBSA High Performance
   Director (HPD) by March 12, 2007 for the 2007 season and
   September 1 for the 2008 season using the form in Appendix A:
   National Team player nomination form.
   Nominations are accepted from;
   a) Provincial team coaches as designated by CBSA member head
      offices,
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   c) Previous season’s National & National Development Team
      players receive an automatic nomination, but must still submit a
      nomination form to confirm their intention of being considered
      for the National Team.
   These nominations will comprise a long list of National Team
   contenders invited to attend CBSA evaluation camps.
Selection Process
   The selection process for 2007 & 2008 consists of two elements;
   select tournament play and training camp performance
   evaluations.
      October-March: all nominated players are evaluated at training
      camps and in-camp play as well as select National and
      International tournaments.
      April-June: National Team selection pool is reduced to between
      6 and 12 players for each of the men’s and women’s programs.
      Remaining players are evaluated at tournaments and camps.
      Those players chosen by the CBSA Coaching Staff are
      submitted to the selection committee for review and approval as
      the National Team Short List.
      Short listed players are then invited by the CBSA National
      Office to participate in CBSA training camps and evaluation
      tournaments as the final step in National Team Selection.
   Evaluation at camps and competitions
   Short Listed players are evaluated at the Selection Camps and
   Tournaments by the coaching staff of the Team they are eligible
   for as follows;
      a) Tournament Evaluation (See Appendix B: competition
         evaluation)
      b) Overall performance during training camps
      c) Player’s compatibility with rest of team (Appendix C:
         Teamwork evaluation)
      d) Results from National Team Testing & Monitoring Program
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       Verbal evaluation feedback will be available from the National
       Team Coaching Staff at the end of each day. Written feedback
       will be available within 48 hours of being requested.
       CBSA will keep written records of the data used to evaluate
       players in the selection process for a period of six months after
       National Team selection is announced for a given season. This
       includes but is not limited to; player nomination forms, player
       evaluation forms and player testing results.
   The camp and tournament evaluations completed by the coaching
   staff will be used to recommend players to the National Team
   Selection Committee.
   a) The recommendations of the National Team Coaching Staff are
      subject to review and approval by the Selection Committee.
   b) If because of injury, illness, prohibitive causes or extenuating
      circumstances a player is unable to meet any of the
      requirements in this selection procedure, the player may still be
      considered for the National Team. He/she must advise the High
      Performance Director in writing of injury, illness, cause or
      circumstance as soon as possible.
       Permission to forego the nomination and selection procedure
       must be obtained in writing from the CBSA High Performance
       Director prior to the closing date for nominations.
       In the case of illness or injury, a medical report must be
       submitted from a Sport Medicine practitioner or general MD to
       the CBSA High Performance Director.
   c) If a player selected by the National Team Coaching Staff and
      approved by the Selection Committee satisfies all eligibility
      criteria, then that player will be offered a place on the 2007-08
      National Team.
   d) Players may be moved from the National Team to the National
      Development Team and vice versa after each qualifying event.
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee will consist of the following individuals:
      The National Team Head Coach for the appropriate team (men
       or women),


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      The CBSA High Performance Director, and
      The CBSA Goalball Sport Technical officer.
Invitations to join the National or National Development Team will be
sent to each selected player, subject to verification of eligibility status.
Upon confirmation of eligibility and receiving all of the athlete
agreements and signed contracts, CBSA will name the 2007 National
Team. The same applies to the 2008 Paralympic Team.
Replacement Procedures
A player may be removed from the 2007 or 2008 National Team, or a
nomination of a player may be withdrawn, for any of the following
reasons:
    A player may remove himself/herself,
    For behaviour in violation of the CBSA Code of Conduct.
     Removal is subject to the CBSA Appeal Policy as outlined in
     the Code of Conduct,
    For behaviour in violation of the CBSA Athlete Agreement.
     Removal is subject to the CBSA Appeal Policy as outlined in
     the Athlete Agreement,
    The player is declared as medically unable to prepare for and
     compete by a CBSA approved medical staff member,
    The player’s sight classification excludes them from IBSA or
     Paralympic participation,
    A player fails to comply with one or more of the Eligibility
     Requirements set forth in these Selection Procedures.
   Selection of Replacements:
   In the event of a vacancy on the National Team, that vacancy will
   be filled according to these procedures.
   1) The National Team Head Coach will nominate replacement
   players for the National Team from the National Development
   Team. The National Team Head Coach will evaluate possible
   replacements according to the following criteria, which are listed in
   no particular order:
        Attendance and performance at National Team evaluation
         camps


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       Performance at National Championship as observed by
        National Team coaches
       Past performance in international competition
       Player’s compatibility with rest of team
   2) The recommendations of the National Team Head Coach shall
   be reviewed and approved by the Selection Committee to be
   effective; provided, however, that if a vacancy occurs after the
   National Team has left for a major tournament, World
   Championship or the Paralympic Games and convening the
   Selection Committee is not practical, then the National Team Head
   Coach shall select the replacement.
   3) Replacements will be funded to the same extent as the
   competitors in the events for which they are the replacements.
   4) There will be no changes to the AAP funding applied to
   replacement players or replaced players until the end of the Sport
   Canada funding cycle on June 30.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for selection, a player must be a Canadian citizen who
is able to represent Canada in the 2008 Paralympic Games.
The following are mandatory criteria for all players participating in the
2007-08 selection process:
   1. All players must be individual members in good standing with
      both the CBSA and the CBSA provincial member of their
      primary residence.
   2. All players must meet eligibility rules to compete for Canada
      under IBSA, IPC and CPC governance at the date of
      nomination to the team. This includes sight classification.
   3. All players must sign and abide by the CBSA Goalball Code of
      Conduct and, the 2007-08 CBSA Goalball Team Agreement.
      The CPC Code of Conduct and General Release Forms will
      also be required as needed.
   4. All players must abide by CBSA National Team Testing &
      Monitoring Program (see Appendix B).
   5. All players participating in selection for the National Team are
      subject to drug testing administered by representatives of the

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      Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) or IBSA. Players
      who violate IBSA, CBSA, CCES, IPC, CPC or WADA rules
      relating to banned substances or procedures will be subject to
      penalties as established by the respective organization.
      Players are responsible for contacting the CCES for drug
      information resources by calling 1.800.672.7775 or visiting the
      Drug Information Database prior to taking any medications and
      making sure the medication they are taking is not on the
      banned list.
Appeal Procedure
Players and CBSA National Team Head Coaches may appeal any
decision during the selection process that affects selection to the
2007-08 National Team using the CBSA Appeals Policy.
   1. Any matter related to the Athlete Assistance Program
      nominations and de-carding issues must follow the procedures
      outlined in the Policies and procedures of Sport Canada's
      Athlete Assistance Program Section 13.1
      (http://www.pch.gc.ca/progrs/sc/pol/athlete05/1_e.cfm).
Contact Information:
If you have any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact;
Alan Carlsson - High Performance Director
alan@canadianblindsports.ca
Phone: (604) 419.0480




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Appendix A: Player Nomination Form

         Canadian Blind Sports Association
         National Team Nomination Form


Date
Athlete’s Name
Province
Position played                             Number
Age
Additional nomination details to assist coaching staff (i.e. improvement,
fitness, skill, teamwork, dedication, etc.)




IMPORTANT: Players must submit a statement of interest in making
the 2007 National Team and 2008 Paralympic Team. This statement
should contain a rationale for why the athlete should be considered for
selection.


Nomination by
Name
Province
Date

       NOTE: All nominated athletes must have (or have applied for) a
       valid Canadian Passport when they enter the National Team
       process.


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 Appendix B: National Team Nominee Evaluation Form
 Player name                                   Province
 Evaluator                                     Province
 Position         Left wing           Right wing             Centre
                  Please rate players using a 10 point scale where 1 is poor and 10 is excellent:
 Overall Impression                                                                                        Rating
 Positional Play: Player plays their position effectively both offensively and defensively during the
 tournament.
 Communication and Leadership: Player communicates positively and effectively with team mates
 and demonstrates leadership both on and off the court.
 Impact On Game: Player demonstrates an impact on the game and tournament.
 Performance Under Pressure: Player performs effectively in pressure situations such as penalty
 throws and end of the game.
 Consistency of Play: Player demonstrates consistent play throughout the tournament.
 Offensive Play
 Throwing Accuracy: Player throws the ball with what appears to be good accuracy.
 Throwing Variety: Player uses a variety of different types of throws (curves, cuts, bounces, etc.)
 from a variety of positions on the court
 Throwing Effectiveness: Player’s throw is effective. It either sets up opposition for a particular play
 or scores goals
 Defensive Play
 Court Awareness: Player has good awareness on the court. Can relocate on the court with ease.
 Can find their way back to their position quickly and efficiently.
 Ability to Block: Player demonstrates the ability to effectively block throws during regular game
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Comments on National Team Evaluation form
Skills required of wingers and centres may differ based on the needs of the program and current
coaching
Goalball specific skills                                         o Ability to follow basic team game plan as
   Defensive                                                      presented by the coach,
         o blocking ability (block : goal ratio),                o Court awareness of opposing team,
         o tracking (adapt block to throw origins                o Adapt defence to offensive strategies,
           and throw characteristics),                           o Adapt offence to defensive strategies.
         o penalty blocking,                                Versatility: ability and willingness to play
         o minimal blocking errors,                          multiple positions,
         o court awareness,                                 Psychology & sociology
         o Blocking versatility (bounce vs                       o On and off court leadership skills
           ground shots, high block vs low                       o Ability to cope with pressure and stress,
           block).
                                                                 o Respect for team, coaches and officials,
    Offensive
                                                                 o Team dynamic: ability to work on and off
         o throwing accuracy,                                      court with all team mates and coaches.
         o throwing speed,                                  Coachability and responsiveness to coaching
         o court awareness,
         o throwing versatility (line, cross-court,
           bounce, curve, cut, etc.).
    Tactical




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Appendix C: SAMPLE Teamwork Evaluation
Team work is a difficult and often subjective area of evaluation.
Overall the coaches are looking at team chemistry, how well different
combinations of players operate as a team both on and off the court.
Some criteria the coaches are trying to balance include;
    Ability to complement personalities of their team mates
    Respect for team mates, coaches, support staff, team structure,
     etc.
         o Player is on time,
         o Player available for set up and take down at practices,
         o Player attends team meetings
         o Player support of team mates,
         o Player mentors team mates as necessary,
         o Player follows coaches’ instructions,
         o Player respects team mates and coaches’ knowledge
         o Ability to work on and off court with all team mates,
           coaches, support staff and officials.
    Ability to be an ambassador for CBSA
Other tools that may be employed in evaluating team work include;
    Voluntary completion of psychological profile tools,
    Peer feedback,
    Other tools as required.




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Appendix D: SAMPLE National Team Testing & Monitoring
Program
Testing data on players will be collected every 4 to 8 weeks at
CBSA’s National Sport Centre partner Calgary or at other centres
capable of conducting the required evaluations (at the discretion of
the NSC Calgary).
Testing data is used to learn more about Canadian Goalball players
and direct personal training programs.
   National Team CORE Tests (as recommended by the CBSA
   Performance Enhancement Team and subject to change without
   notification)
    Peak aerobic power: incremental effort test to failure (may
     include measurement of peak heart rate, speed, power and
     oxygen consumption when appropriate)
    Anaerobic power: 30 s Wingate
    Peak lower body power: vertical jump for peak height
    Lower body muscular endurance: 10 vertical jumps for peak
     and average force using force mat
    Upper body strength: 5 repetition max- using highest resistance
     possible for 5 continuous efforts;
    Goalball blocking and orientation: perform blocking and court
     orientation under increasing time pressure for up to 10 minutes
    Peak throwing speed obtained from video or timing light system
    Flexibility and physiotherapist assessments
    Body composition: monitoring of lean body mass and muscle
     mass.




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   National Team OPTIONAL Tests
    Aerobic capacity: 2 x 10 minutes run or bike ergometer for
     highest average power output with a 3:00 min break between
     efforts
    Sprint fitness: 10 m sprint for time using timing lights for 1 m
     split times
    Anaerobic capacity: Maximum Anaerobic Running Power on
     treadmill (n x 20 second progressively faster (5˚ elevation @ 3.9
     m/s increase by 0.3 m/s) sprints on 100 s recovery)
    Throwing accuracy: throwing from positions 1-5 to positions 1-5;
     1 pt for accurate shot -0.5 pt per 0.5 positions off
            1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
                  RW                 C             LW

                  LW                 C             RW
            1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0
    Blocking accuracy: from positions 1-5
    Blocking speed: from positions 1-5 for ball thrown from centre
     line
   Player Monitoring
    Training log
        o Skill, Fitness, sport psychology, etc.
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Appendix E: Timelines
2007 National Team Selection Process Timeline
    March 12, 2007: National Team Players Nominations due
    March 24-26, 2007: CBSA National Championships long list
     player evaluations
    April 19-22, 2007: Men’s player evaluations at NSC Calgary
    April 27-29, 2007: Défi Sportif short list player evaluations
    May 9-12, 2007: Women’s player evaluations at NSC Calgary
    Mid May 2007: National Team announcements
2008 Paralympic Selection Process timeline
    September 1, 2007: Paralympic Team Player Nominations due
    September 21-23, 2007: National Team player evaluations at
     NSC Calgary
    Early January 2008: National Team player evaluations at NSC
     Calgary
    Late January 2008: Montreal Tournament mandatory for all
     potential Paralympic Team members
    March 2008: CBSA National Championships long list player
     evaluations
    April-May 2008: National Team player evaluations at NSC
     Calgary
    April 2008: Défi Sportif short list player evaluations
    Early May 2008: Paralympic Team announcements




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